Lionel Messi THREATENED: Recently Lionel Messi was threatened by gunmen who targeted his in-law’s store in Rosario, Argentina. The gunmen left a note that said that the mayor would not be able to protect him. Many people feared that Messi could be avoiding Argentina for a while. However, the current president of the country, Alberto Fernandez has recently assured the star footballer that appropriate actions will be taken. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Lionel Messi THREATENED: Argentina President Alberto Fernandez promises action after gunmen threaten Lionel Messi’s family, says ‘Violence is a serious problem’
A few days ago, two gunmen targeted the Rosario supermarket Unico which is owned by Antonella Roccuzzo’s family. According to reports, the two gunmen were on a bike and approaching the market, they fired 14 shots at the closed shutters of the store. Then they left a note which read, “Messi, we are waiting for you. Javkin (Rosario’s mayor) is a drug dealer. He is not going to look after you.”
The Roccuzzo family confirmed that they did not receive any threats after that. However, Pablo Javkin, the mayor of Rosario lamented the increase in drug-related crime in the city. He added that the available police force is not fighting these mafias and the available number of police is not enough as well. However, he said previously that under such circumstances, protecting the Roccuzzo family would be their top priority.
Argentina’s president, Alberto Fernandez echoed the words of Mayor Pablo Javkin. He said, “I woke up (on Thursday) with very ugly news. I immediately contacted (Mayor Pablo Javkin) I spoke directly with the chief of staff. I told him that something else will have to be done. We are doing a lot, but obviously, something more will have to be done. The problem of violence and organized crime is very serious.”
Lionel Messi THREATENED: Argentina President Alberto Fernandez promises action after gunmen threaten Lionel Messi’s family, says ‘Violence is a serious problem’
The President of Argentina responded to the threat against Messi, acknowledging the serious problem of violence and organized crime in Rosario. The supermarket belonging to Messi’s wife’s family was attacked, and a threatening message was found directed towards Messi. pic.twitter.com/Wr78qI2qhB
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Argentina has been going through serious inflation issues, an increased rate of crimes owing to that, political conflicts, and more. Football for the country is not only a game, but it has also been a way of life for all Argentines. That’s why as the Argentina national team won their third FIFA World Cup and second major international trophy in two years, it brought the whole nation together.
As per reports, around two million people gathered in central Buenos Aires near the iconic Obelisk when Argentina won the World Cup. Seeing how the two major wins have affected the nation positively, it can be guessed that it does not sit well with the criminals who thrive on the downfall of the country. Even though the problems Argentina is facing are not solved by the win, it has still given people hope.
